'It would have cracked his head open if he hadn't been wearing a helmet'
The public is welcoming moves by the Auckland Council to review e-scooter safety.
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Nine claims have been filed in Auckland along with a further five in Christchurch.
Danger at the beach: Rubbish blamed for surge in seaside injuries
Researchers are warning rubbish is becoming a "growing hazard" at New Zealand's beaches.
Horror fall: How helmet saved 10-year-old boy's life
10-year-old Te Awanui is recovering well after a skull fracture and brain injury.
Body found in search for missing Queenstown man
The body was found about 8pm yesterday using underwater camera gear.
Wanaka crash: How could chopper just fall out of the sky?
It was a sickening, seismic blow. And there were so many questions.
How did chopper fall from the sky? Question confronting crash investigators
The crash was the second helicopter tragedy in months for the Wallis family.
Serious crash closes Terrace Tunnel in Wellington
Police are reporting the incident occurred around 7pm and involved a motorbike.
Pedestrian hit by bus in Auckland CBD
A woman is in a serious condition after being hit by a bus in Auckland's CBD.
Police responding to serious crash in Brixton, New Plymouth
A police spokesperson said the incident occurred on Devon Rd after 10pm.
Parapenter dies after crash near Wanaka
The man was rescued by helicopter, taken to hospital, but later died from his injuries.
Helicopter rescue for injured motocross rider
Motocross rider suffers suspected back injuries after riding off steep bank.
Skydiver fights for life after 1400ft fall
A young woman fights for her life after turbulence caused her parachute to deflate.
Man killed in Rotorua motorbike crash named
The man killed in a crash in Rotorua on October 11 has been named.
Two die in crashes in Maramarua, Te Kuiti
Motorists face significant delays on SH2 near Maramarua after the fatal crash.
Kiwi killed in bus crash in Africa beloved school teacher
Joanne Joss, of Kawerau, is the Kiwi killed in a bus crash in Africa last week.
Tractor tragedy: Over $50,000 raised for family
The Givealittle page has already raised $51,509 since it was set up on Wednesday.
Tractor tragedy: Givealittle page for grieving Tomlinson family
The Givealittle page for Scott Tomlinson has so far raised $38,000
Tractor tragedy: 'I've lost three people' - Grieving husband reveals wife was pregnant
"It's been really tough... I have now lost three people," widower Scott Tomlinson says.
'Our worst nightmare': Tractor deaths shake farming community
Death of Nadine Tomlinson and her son, Angus, was community's worst nightmare, locals say.
'They were lovely' – mother, son die in freak tractor accident
The mother and son killed in a North Otago tractor accident have been named.
Man killed in ride-on mower accident: Second tragedy for family
69-year-old David Viles of Christchurch died at a rural property near Christchurch.
AT needs to make the case for a low-speed CBD zone
COMMENT: A blanket one-speed-fits-all may not aways be appropriate for the Auckland CBD.
'Absolutely ridiculous': Public respond to Auckland CBD 30km/h speed limit
Proposal creates stir: Some welcome it, others say it's "absolutely ridiculous".
Crater lake death not due to inexperience: witnesses
"It began as a gesture of kindness but had tragic consequences."
Pahiatua Track crash: Person critically injured
Pahiatua Track was closed for more than two hours after truck hit car.
London trial probes death of Kiwi hit by betting shop's sign
Partner hopes trial will prevent such a tragedy from happening again in future.
Man killed by ride-on lawnmower
Man in his sixties died after his ride-on lawnmower rolled on top of him.
One injured as car rolls on Waikato Expressway
A person suffered moderate injuries when a car rolled in Waikato this afternoon.
Two injured after car crashes into tree
The crash occurred at 3.30 this afternoon near the Hunua Ranges in the Auckland Region.
Person dies after becoming trapped under car
The man who died was trying to push a car down a driveway.
Watch: Tourist's one-way bridge reversing shocker
Footage of the incident on a one-way bridge has gone viral.
Person dies after falling down lift shaft in Ohope
Emergency services attended the incident on Pohutukawa Ave at around 5.10pm.